Will this have a noticeable improvement in sound quality over the onboard VIA VT2021 codec? (specifically in regard to music)
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not really, this card is really basic in my opinion, just does what it's supposed to do, but it doesn't really pack a lot of features. It has effects where it makes your sound into settings like "large hall, recording studio, small room" but that's really about it. Don't expect too much out of something that's costing you about 30 dollars. It will not have much difference from a stock onboard audio.
2136505
It all depends on the speaker system you have, the card delivers great sound reproduction!
123610
Wifi no, sound card yes but onboard sound is not as good as dedicated card but still suprisingly decent.
730648
Maybe it will if you will put some effort, i had some issues with driver and i tried to find it throught google and had no luck and I've seen some other comments comments from people that couldnt do it too. Anyways, my main concern was sound quality witch was horrible.
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I'm not sure if there's a way it can actually replace your sound card. If I understand the directions right, all the USB port is for is a pass-through to the E7 dock. I have 50 ohm headphones too (HD595) and TBH it really didn't make a noticeable difference on most music. Music already sounded really good, so I'm not really sure what I was expecting with this. Louder music's sounds seems more balanced out, but that's about all I've noticed so far.
167460
Yes and it sounds fantastic! Just check the product images - you will see that one of the images is of the packaging, where it states "APT-X High Quality Decoding".
1915568
Yes this is very awesome for music, I use for music and games, it makes my music sound wayyyy better and louder than onboard audio for sure!!
1868326
I thought it was fine. The general opinion these days is that better brands of motherboards use fine on board sound solutions. I say order it without and test if it's acceptable to you. It's easy to add on a sound card later if you don't plan on using the Pci-express slot fir a video card.
677146
I have heard with my ears and from Tek Syndicate on YouTube they do not need a DAC. So they should be fine with on board audio.
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I am going to say It will be fine. I use the onboard realtek chipset for my motherboard and they sound fine What do other headphones sound like? With out knowing exactly the type of chipset you have It is tough to say. With that being said I do not know a whole lot about chipsets. These are not top of the line headphones and THe way i see it perfect for Mine, and your type of use. Email me with any more questions
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Yes. You should do so - and uninstall all drivers for the onboard audio - before installing the card. I guess technically you shouldn't have to, but everything I've read about the card suggests it won't work right if you don't.
1320126
Yes, this will work. It essentially becomes your new sound card. That said the sound quality out of this device isn't impressive but it's functional.
59651
In Sound Properties, there is a Stereo Mix option (IDT High Definition Codec). Not sure what it does or if works.
226206
I am unfamiliar with the equipment you refer to. But I can tell you that I mounted the card in a mobo that has good on-board sound and the card makes a big improvement. Very pleased with it.
2044005
Definitely not needed. On board 24 bit sound card is why it's so great. I think running through multiple sound cards is more problematic than helpful.
1499030
hi there - did you also apply the firmware upgrade? wondering if that helps the noise further. thanks- andrew
644761
Thanks for the info.Personally, I'm not terribly interested in all of the bells and whistles (like internetTV and wifi capability), but if this can play a good range of video files with varying codecs, it's looking like a good buy. :)